Politics in a nutshell. Politicians don't usually wanna do anything "controversial" because it can affect election results, but since they are in lame-duck session now, it doesn't matter anymore so they start to do whatever they feel like.

[–] thrillho@lemmings.world 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Supporting genocide wasn’t controversial?

[–] IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 weeks ago

Its not actually controversal. Both parties support giving weapons to Israel. Only like a few progressive Democrats opposed it. Like Biden could veto all he wants, its getting the 2/3 congressional override anyways.

Real life isn't like Lemmy. The average person doesn't care about a genocide overseas. Talk to people irl and you'll see just how much the average person cares. Its unfortunate, but it is reality. 😓

[–] Aatube@kbin.melroy.org 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

proof that intensifying sanctions after a point don't work

[–] PhilipTheBucket@ponder.cat 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm actually not convinced that the one has anything to do with the other. I mean, yes, it's true that a lot of times sanctions mostly just strengthen the regime they're aimed at, and cause a lot of suffering for no reason. But I think it might just be that Biden's doing some performative stuff on his way out and also some prisoners got freed, and it's a happy accident if they can make a deal to make it all happen together.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican, whose father is Cuban, criticized Biden’s actions. “Today’s decision is unacceptable on its merits,” he wrote in a statement. “The terrorism advanced by the Cuban regime has not ceased. I will work with President Trump and my colleagues to immediately reverse and limit the damage from the decision.”

[–] HootinNHollerin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

cruz ‘working’ from a lounge chair at the beach